Analyst Downgrades EV Stock on Likelihood of Sales Pressure

Electric vehicle (EV) stock Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN) is down 2.9% to trade at $12.65 at last check, after a downgrade from Guggenheim to "neutral" from "buy" to go with a price-target cut to $16. The analyst in coverage cited the likelihood of softer long-term sales of its R2 and R3 cars. Most brokerages are already skeptical of RIVN, but there is room for additional bear notes, as eight of 26 firms carry still a "buy" or better rating. Plus, the 12-month consensus target price of $15.10 is a 19. ...